Tour de France stage closed to spectators as wildfire spreads
The third stage of the Tour de France will be closed to spectators on Monday (6 July) after a fast-moving wildfire in southwestern France prompted exc...
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a delegation led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who is in Yerevan on an official visit.
Prime Minister Pashinyan welcomed Minister Araghchi’s visit, wishing him success in his new role and expressing gratitude for his contributions to the consistent development of Armenia-Iran relations during the previous period.
Pashinyan emphasized that cooperation between the two countries is successfully progressing, with one of its key factors being the mutual trust that has been established. He also noted that the relationship between Armenia and Iran is based on natural interests, which provides a solid foundation and guarantee for the further development and expansion of ties.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi thanked Prime Minister Pashinyan for the warm reception and conveyed greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He highlighted that Armenia and Iran’s relations are rooted in historical, economic, and cultural ties, and that they hold strategic importance. According to Araghchi, recent developments emphasize the increasing importance of bilateral cooperation.
Araghchi also reaffirmed Iran's continued support for Armenia’s territorial integrity and stressed the importance of respecting the inviolability of borders in the region.
The discussions also covered the implementation of new projects in the fields of economy, infrastructure, and energy between Armenia and Iran. The organization of high-level bilateral visits was also prioritized.
Prime Minister Pashinyan reaffirmed the Armenian government’s commitment to consistently advancing the peace agenda. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi expressed Iran's support for the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, stating that it would contribute to ensuring stability in the region.
Finally, Prime Minister Pashinyan requested that his warm greetings be conveyed to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Governments are tightening restrictions on teenagers’ use of social media amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design, but questions remain over enforcement and whether bans can meaningfully change behaviour.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the second day of mass processions. Three of Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, made no public appearance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence, saying Russia and the United States share a special responsibility for maintaining global security as the world's two largest nuclear powers.
Regional economic cooperation took centre stage in Baku as the 28th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank was held alongside a Business Forum. The event brought together government officials, business leaders and experts from across the region.
Uzbekistan is seeking to expand export and import cargo transportation through Georgia’s Black Sea port of Poti as part of efforts to diversify trade routes and strengthen regional connectivity, the Ministry of Transport said.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the second day of mass processions. Three of Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, made no public appearance.
Armenia's Constitutional Court on Saturday dismissed legal challenges from opposition parties seeking to annul last month's parliamentary election results, paving the way for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to continue in office.
Kyrgyzstan’s ex-second in command, Kamchybek Tashiev, has been convicted of plotting to overthrow the country’s President Sadyr Japarov. Tashiev and Japarov had ruled the Central Asian nation in tandem since 2020, until the former was unexpectedly ousted in February.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment